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Why is the orange dot on my Apple Watch always on

The orange dot on the top of my Apple Watch 4 is always on

would You know why

thank you

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 8

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 4:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2021 5:09 AM

WatchOS 7 brings a new mic icon that’s orange in color. This shows up when your Watch is listening to audio. The mic icon will pop up when you’re talking to Siri, recording a voice memo, or when the Apple Watch is using the mic for other features such as handwash detection and walkie-talkie.

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